Lower Green Swamp Nature Preserve (Cone Ranch)
3540 E. Knights Griffin Rd., Plant City, FL 33565

I hiked a 6.5 mile loop in this large preserve on 11-12-17. 

It was drizzling and raining most of the hike.  Had to wear a poncho over me and my back pack for over half the distance.

Go to this link for a map:  https://www.gaiagps.com/datasummary/track/a04cfc45de16d8d57ae8571c695f839f/?layer=esriworldaerial,caltopocahistoric1930,gaiapubliclandOpenBounds,mapquestaerial,CalTopo

The trails are mostly two track with the northeast portion being for hiking only and the remainder of the trails being a combination, hiking and equestrian.

The preserve is owned and operated by Hillsborough County, FL.  Only the southeastern 1/6 of the preserve has marked trails.  Portions of the preserve may be leased for cattle grasing.

The northern boundary abuts the Upper Hillsborough Preserve - Alston Tract owned by the SW Florida Water Management District.  (SWFMD or Swift Mud).  The Alston Tract connects with several more large government owned parcels to the north and east covering most of the large Green Swamp.

I started hiking early and was the only vehicle  in the parking lot at the trail head.  When I returned there were several horse trailers and horses.  Apparently this is a popular equestrian trail area.

I will add photos and descriptions later.